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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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